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How Reliable Are HIV And STD Tests ?
How soon are HIV and STD tests reliable? I got tested for the following 15 days after exposure to a person of unknown status:
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea testing (NAAT, urine and throat)
Syphilis testing: RPR and FTA
Oraquick Rapid HIV 1/2
All tests came back negative today (now 24 days after exposure) but I'm wondering if and when I need to go back.
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea testing (NAAT, urine and throat)
Syphilis testing: RPR and FTA
Oraquick Rapid HIV 1/2
All tests came back negative today (now 24 days after exposure) but I'm wondering if and when I need to go back.
Wed, 17 Jul 2013
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
By this time your tests for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are reliable.
RPR and FTA will be more conclusive after 6 weeks.
Whereas Oraquick will be more conclusive after 12 weeks.
There are special tests available for HIV to get a conclusive reports after 3-4 weeks also, may be at higher price.
It is better for you to repeat the tests once again after 3 months for HIV and Syphilis.
Dr S.Murugan
Welcome to HCM.
By this time your tests for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are reliable.
RPR and FTA will be more conclusive after 6 weeks.
Whereas Oraquick will be more conclusive after 12 weeks.
There are special tests available for HIV to get a conclusive reports after 3-4 weeks also, may be at higher price.
It is better for you to repeat the tests once again after 3 months for HIV and Syphilis.
Dr S.Murugan
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